All About Merrylock Carlocks

Modern Merrylock carpet covers can provide a confident answer to all the challenges that such a technique faces. But in order to get a good result, you need to make the right choice. And not just take into account the nuances of each model, but also pay attention to probable problems.

Start review appropriate with the modification Merrylock 5000, which is equipped with a detachable upper knife. This model provides thoughtful lighting of the working area. Along with a chain stitch, it is possible to use a mode of a flat seam with involvement of three needles. Bottom and chain loopers allow you to charge threads automatically. There is a flatlock mode.

The width of the stitches ranges from 0.1 to 0.9 cm. Their width is from 0.1 to 0.4 cm. The current consumption will be 0.1 kW.

Deserves attention and five-thread carpet Merrylock 5550A. The model can make flat seams. Thanks to the automatic thread tension, work is greatly simplified. The waste container makes it easier to keep the workplace clean. The quality of the line will be almost at a professional level. Sometimes flatlock seams, seam and role are used; color marking and differential feed are provided.

The delivery set includes a foot pedal and a transport handle. The width of the stitches varies from 0.2 to 1 cm.

Another five-thread unit - Merrylock 007. The maximum width of the stitches is 0.7 cm. The design allows the use of 21 stitch variations. The stitch length ranges from 0.1 to 0.4 cm. You can use a carpet for a seam, flatlock seam.

The 2015 model also draws attention Merrylock 0115A. A feature of the modification is free sleeve. The LED system has a life of 10,000 hours. There is a distance of 0.1 m between the needle and the bed. It is necessary to control the tension of the threads manually, without the aid of automation.

Technical specifications:

• stitch length from 0.1 to 0.5 cm;
• stitch width from 0.2 to 0.9 cm;
• height of raising the foot - 0.5 cm;
• 1300 stitches in 60 seconds;
• current consumption - 0.1 kW.

In 2015, another five-thread model appeared - Merrylock 075. It also has a free sleeve function. The service life of illuminated LEDs is at least 10 thousand hours. The thread tension must be controlled manually. You can disable the thread-cutting knife; a soft case is included in the package of delivery.

Five-thread carpet blocks can also make 2-, 3-, 4-thread stitches in the same way as 5-thread stitches. A classic two-strand stitch is needed to work with very thin materials. Since in most models each line is made with at least three threads, such work will require special converter.

Three-thread sutures are performed most often. This technology is very well developed and economical. It can be applied on any fabric. Four-thread seams allow you to combine overcasting with stitching of fabric sections. This approach is also acceptable for knitting.

Four threads will allow to process and elastic fabric. The top of perfection - a line of 5 threads - requires the use of three needles at once. A similar method is good for capricious unstable fabrics. It is useful if you plan to sew a zipper or a large brooch. A special place is taken by decorative seams, which can also be created using Merrylock carpets.

The role (sometimes roller) passage requires adjustment of the thread tensioner. The trimmed edge seems to be curled inward. Therefore, it will be possible to make a frill with a wavy surface or increase the elasticity of the edge of the clothing. Role seams are actively used in the manufacture of concert, dance and theater costumes.

Flat seam - flatlock - is made only on fairly expensive models. But there is a solution: using a flat line simulation. If you do not look closely, there will be no special differences. Flat seams help to bend the lower parts, sleeves and pants of the product. Also this method allows you to:

• trim a cut of thin tissue;
• grind knitwear;
• cut off excess matter.

Model Merrylock 007 is considered inexpensive and at the same time quite functional device. The reviews note his good line. However, the speed is not high enough for sewing duvet covers and other large items. Replacing threads when switching from overlock mode to unlocking is difficult. The machine runs quietly, but the carpet block knife may occasionally jump.

The 5550A can sew without special settings in both flat and overlock modes. Reconfiguring between types of seams with the right skill is easy. Any experienced garment workers will be able to fully master the system in 2 days of intensive work. There is practically no noise. Even overheating from an incandescent lamp is easily eliminated after replacing it with an LED lamp.

Model 0115A is a well-stocked carpet. Despite the lightness of the device, it takes up a lot of space. At the same time, however, it works quietly and fairly quickly. To work with a dressing room, edging and decorative ribbons, paws of a special sample will be needed. Otherwise, there are no special complaints.

Sometimes there are complaints that the carpet breaks the thread and winds. Such problems can happen on a machine of any make and model. The reason is improper handling. For example, when the needle is not fully inserted or it is in contact with the walls of the hole. Another such problem may be related:

• with the absence of a compensating spring on the tightness regulator;
• with thread engagement for the bobbin case adjuster;
• with very weak pulling of the upper thread;
• with clogged cap;
• using inappropriate parts;
• with general wear of the carpet.

An overview of the Merrylock 5550A carpet is presented below.